Facilitate and provide high quality aquatic programming for all levels of swimmers from toddler to adult, including the Bronx House Special Needs swim program.

Hire, supervise, train and evaluate lifeguards and instructors.

Conduct training of staff in water safety, first aid, and CPR; ensure that all staff certifications are maintained. Ensure high program standards are followed; provide regular in-service training to staff as needed.

Working with Facility management handle the filtration system and other aquatic operating systems. Maintain proper pool chemical balance.

Ensure all Department of Health regulations, permits and policy requirements are up-to-date and in compliance.

Perform regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to patrons.

Survey patrons and evaluate programs to determine public needs and how to increase program efficiency and effectiveness; receive patron complaints and suggestions and respond appropriately.

Market the aquatics program to the community with the goal of increasing enrollment in classes.

Ensure customer service satisfaction is top priority and maintained throughout the facility.

Serve as back up to Aquatics Department when Aquatics Director is off. Aquatics Director will serve as backup to the Fitness and Wellness director as well.

Minimum qualifications:

ARC certifications (LGT, WSI, LGT-I) and a degree in a related field or comparable experience is required.

Experience working with special needs/adaptive aquatics populations.

Extensive knowledge of the regulations of the New York State Board of Health and the New York City Board of Health.